Religious Brothers At the Core of the Viatorian Community

May 1, 2019

Religious brothers have been a part of the fabric of the Viatorian Community since its founding in 1831, when Fr. Louis Querbes envisioned a congregation of catechists, who would teach Christian doctrine and be of service to the holy altar.

Br. Dan Tripamer teaches math at Bishop Gorman High School

Br. John Eustice serves as Vice President of Viatorian Identity & Mission at Saint Viator High School

Br. Michael Gosch, Assistant Provincial and Co-Director of Viator House of Hospitality.

According to the Vatican, religious brothers make up about one-fifth, or 20 percent of all male religious in the Catholic Church today. That is true of the Viatorian Community, where brothers make up approximately 23 percent of its professed members.

Here is a sampling of Viatorian brothers and the important roles they hold in the Viatorian Community.

Br. Michael Rice, plant manager of St. Viator Catholic Community in Las Vegas

Br. Pat Drohan, administrator of Villa Desiderata Retreat Center

Br. Don Houde, retired school administrator

Viatorians celebrate the role of religious brothers in their community and they encourage others to reach out and thank brothers who work and pray in your midst — for all they do for others and in service to the holy altar.